Why Humility Is Complicated for Religious Leaders
Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means listening and being willing to change your mind: from navigating a congregation in crisis to questioning once-firm beliefs. The ones who can effectively balance these […]
“Am I the Narcissist?” How to Tell If It’s You
“Narcissism is voluntary blindness, an agreement not to look beneath the surface.” ~Sam Keen Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I the narcissist in this relationship?” If so, you’re not alone. This question can feel heavy and unsettling, especially if you’ve spent years tangled in a toxic dynamic. The more you try to figure […]
The Mental Health Benefits of Giving Thanks
Next week is Thanksgiving. For many, the day will be filled with food (a lot), family and friends, and endless football games on TV. Some families or friend gatherings have a tradition of going around the table to ask each participant what they are grateful for. But did you know that practicing gratitude positively actually […]
Doubting Your Self-Doubt | Psychology Today
“Self-doubt kills talent.”- Edie McClurg Self-doubt is a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in yourself or your abilities. Long term self-doubt will lead to anxiety, avoidance, procrastination, depression, low-self-esteem and potentially an extreme difficulty in making decisions. How could we begin to doubt our self-doubt, which appears to be on the rise in […]
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
The holidays can be a lonely time of year for those who are far from loved ones—or even just longing for closer relationships. They have plenty of company, holidays aside: In a recent Gallup poll, 20% of U.S. adults said they felt lonely “a lot of the day yesterday.” While there might be many steps […]
The Silent Struggle: When Saying “No” Is Not That Simple
“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~Nathaniel Branden I vividly recall a morning when my son was just five years old. My husband wanted to leave the country we were living in again, this time to escape what he believed was the imminent collapse of society due to COVID. […]
The Art of Being Flawed in a Perfectionist World
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” ~Vince Lombardi Okay, let’s be real for a second. As I sit here trying to write this perfect essay about embracing imperfection, the irony isn’t lost on me. I’ve rewritten this opening paragraph about five times now. Old habits die hard, right? […]
Three Lessons for Bringing Gratitude Into Your School
When asked what it felt like to receive a thank-you note, fourth-grader Leilani* at Sunset Beach Elementary School in Hawaii responded, “I feel good because someone cares about what I did. I feel like people care about me.” When she considered what it felt like to see someone else receive a note from her, she […]
How to Stop Living in Perpetual Guilt and Forgive Yourself
“I have learned that the person I have to ask for forgiveness from the most is myself. You must love yourself. You have to forgive yourself every day. Whenever you remember a shortcoming, a flaw, you have to tell yourself, ‘That’s just fine.’ You have to forgive yourself so much until you don’t even see […]
Quiet Leadership: The Superpower the World Needs Right Now
In a world that often rewards the loudest voices and boldest proclamations, quiet leadership can feel like an anomaly. We’ve been conditioned to equate confidence with volume, decisiveness with domination, and success with center-stage charisma. But as the modern workplace grapples with burnout, disconnection, and overcompetitive environments, the subtle strengths of quiet leaders—and their mastery […]